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> enforce a level of competence Can you please elaborate? In the US, I see "lying" and "corrupt" as some of the most defining characterisics of modern US "rule

• graeme 6y ago
  Lying and corruption don’t exclude competence. The parent comment meant competent in the sense of whether the state can achieve its goals. A state may lie about its goals to its public, or enrich its elite, while also being capable of meeting state goals. US state competence has clearly declined, but it is worth making this distinction. Strictly speaking the two factors you cite aren’t necessarily linked to competence. Every politician must lie, it’s part of the job.
  • minerjoe 6y ago
    > Every politician must lie I doubt this. I would belive that your belief in this is just another indication of how diseased our system is. You won't catch Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse ever, even once, telling a lie.